Viena Abdon

Crab Mentality: The ‘Crabs in a Bucket’ Analogy

March 22, 2023 Viena Abdon

The 'Crab Effect' or the 'Crab Mentality' is a phenomenon that concerns how people negatively respond to the success of others. (Image: via Wikipedia)

5 Tips for Improving Your Handshake

March 18, 2023 Viena Abdon

Close up of a handshake between two men wearing business suits.

Handshakes are a basic form of nonverbal communication. (Image: via Flickr)

Everyday Sundae: Free Ice Cream Hub for Extending Kindness to Others

March 17, 2023 Viena Abdon

You might not be thinking about ice cream this winter, but there is a shop in D.C. that’s pleasantly warming people’s hearts. (Image: via everydaysundaedc.com)

Why Is the Japanese Shrine Ise Jingu Torn Down and Rebuilt Every 20 Years?

March 14, 2023 Viena Abdon

Torri gate at Ise Jingu shrine in Japan.

As you step foot on the sacred ground of a Japanese shrine, you leave behind the mundane world. (Image: Cowardlion via Dreamstime)

Handmade Crafts and the Compassion of the Loose Ends Project

March 12, 2023 Viena Abdon

The Loose Ends Project is an organization that focuses on connecting people through its website to complete unfinished crafts left behind by loved ones. (Image: Rozenn Leard via Dreamstime)

A ‘Magical’ Encounter Between Beluga Whales and a Kayaker

March 12, 2023 Viena Abdon

English's experience with the beluga whales was genuinely unforgettable. (Image: Luna Vandoorne Vallejo via Dreamstime)

Etiquette of the Chinese Lion Dance

March 11, 2023 Viena Abdon

The lion dance plays a vital role in Chinese culture. (Image: via Pixabay)

The Unusual Bond Between a Support Dog and a Cheetah

March 10, 2023 Viena Abdon

Giving a cheetah a canine companion makes the cheetah feel comfortable and enjoy the company of a trusted pet for emotional support, reducing stress. (Image: via Columbus Zoo)

5 Gifts You Should Avoid Giving to Chinese

March 9, 2023 Viena Abdon

Gift-giving is highly valued in Chinese culture to express appreciation and show respect. (Image: Satjawat Boontanataweepol via Dreamstime)

Manage Depression by Unlocking the Power of Sad Music

March 8, 2023 Viena Abdon

Conductor's baton sitting atop a pile of music scores.

The psychology of music is deeply concerned with how sound influences your feelings. (Image: Tobias Schwarz via Dreamstime)

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